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  • What is crossfading and what are the risks?

    Dec 2, 2021, 11:02 am By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
    Purposely mixing alcohol and cannabis together—or crossfading—is a very common party trend among young adults. Even though it’s a very popular practice, it also comes with some big risks, and can be downright uncomfortable. Learning about how this…
  • What are cannabis landrace strains?

    Dec 2, 2021, 10:45 am By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
    If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. Still, while there are lots of options, few strains are as prized as “landrace strains” – those rare varieties of…
  • How to talk to your parents about weed

    Dec 1, 2021, 10:13 am By Emma Stone
    Communication across generational lines always comes with challenges. For clued-up millennials and Gen Xers, cannabis has become a part of the cultural and therapeutic landscape. For many baby boomers, however, cannabis use is marred by stigma. It’s not…
  • Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

    Dec 1, 2021, 9:23 am By Gleb Oleinik
    Cannabis enthusiasts are no strangers to the concept of wake and bake —t he concept of smoking cannabis shortly after waking up. In fact, according to a 2017 global drug survey, some 21.9% of American cannabis users subscribe to the practice by smoking a…
  • How to make THC turkey and fried chicken

    Nov 28, 2021, 1:13 pm By Philip Ghezelbash
    As the evenings get colder, there’s no easier addition to a dinner menu than chicken or turkey. These poultry options are simple to make, taste delicious, and can be adjusted based on your flavor preferences. Want another reason to incorporate chicken or…
  • How to make weed-infused popcorn

    Nov 28, 2021, 8:40 am By Philip Ghezelbash
    When you think of a delicious snack, something crunchy, savory, and bite-sized often comes to mind — and a popular choice is popcorn. Imagine it now seasoned with your favorite herb to let the hours fly by! Adding marijuana to popcorn to make weed popcorn is…
  • Data is Knowledge with Otha Smith III

    Nov 23, 2021, 6:00 am By The Cannabis Enigma Podcast
    Listen & Subscribe: Finding the correct dosage and combination of cannabinoid products for medical treatment is almost universally a long and expensive process of trial and error. And for the most part, patients are undertaking this journey alone and often…
  • Is weed legal in Thailand?

    Nov 23, 2021, 2:59 am By Sarah Pritzker
    Medical: LegalRecreational: Ilegal The use of recreational cannabis in Thailand is illegal but cultivating it and using it for medical purposes is permitted, thanks to recent governmental policy updates. Here’s a look at how Thailand’s marijuana laws have…
  • Is weed legal in Costa Rica?

    Nov 23, 2021, 2:56 am By Sarah Pritzker
    Medical: IlegalRecreational: decriminalized Costa Rica has fairly lax policies on cannabis usage compared to countries in Asia and the Middle East. It can certainly be smelled up and down its famous beaches, as well as procured in its local bars and dance…
  • Is weed legal in Iceland?

    Nov 22, 2021, 9:20 am By Sarah Pritzker
    With only four hours of daylight during the winter and an average winter temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, one might deem Iceland a prime environment for cannabis and drug consumption. However, due to the country’s rough history with alcohol and drug usage…
  • Is weed legal in The Bahamas?

    Nov 22, 2021, 9:15 am By Sarah Pritzker
    Medical: IlegalRecreational: Ilegal Despite The Bahamas’ perfect holiday atmosphere, the country is not the perfect holiday destination for those looking to smoke weed. The tropical island’s marijuana laws ban recreational use, and those who are caught…
  • Studying while high: is it a good idea?

    Nov 21, 2021, 11:28 am By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
    Can cannabis help you focus and motivate you to study more effectively? Like all substances designed to help you, it depends. Cannabis is used for many things, from pain relief to stress reduction, to help in getting a good night’s rest. For some…
  • Cottonmouth from weed: why it happens and how to fix it

    Nov 21, 2021, 11:00 am By Kyle Dijon Hill, MD MSCR
    The majority of cannabis users can attest to having experienced a common phenomenon known as cottonmouth. At the peak of the “high” the following symptoms usually emerge: an insatiable thirst reduced ability to swallow an overwhelming feeling of…
  • Can you make edibles kick in faster?

    Thu 5:31am By Codi Peterson, PharmD
    Have you ever been running behind and wanted your edibles to kick in ASAP? What about if you can’t sleep and you want to take some cannabis oil before bed–would it be better with some cookies and warm milk? Maybe not, but it depends on what you’re…
  • The Cannigma Shop’s cannabis-themed gear is helping break down stereotypes

    Nov 17, 2021, 11:30 am By The Cannigma Staff
    Cannabis apparel and accessories are more than just an armchair activist’s proclamation on weed – though that in itself is an important step towards normalization. Cannabis-themed gear can also spark conversations, and help to break down stereotypes of…
  • Is Reddit the most pro-cannabis social media space?

    Nov 14, 2021, 10:37 am By Ben Hartman
    Reddit isn’t all trolls and memes, although that’s a significant portion of the traffic. It’s no surprise then that the most popular post in the history of the r/trees subreddit is about someone’s parents accidentally eating cannabutter and having a…
  • Study shows CBD can modify your high

    Nov 11, 2021, 11:23 am By Kim Poole, BSN RN
    Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea, along with another unexpected and interesting finding related to a serious mental health disorder. Published…
  • What is lecithin and why is it in your edibles?

    Nov 11, 2021, 5:09 am By Ben Hartman
    Cannabis edibles have progressed beyond basic “pot brownies” and now come in all sorts of flavors and tastes and most work perfectly. But some things with marijuana can be like oil and water – literally. If you’re making edibles, then chances are…
  • What does ‘full spectrum’ cannabis mean and why is it important?

    Nov 2, 2021, 10:46 am By Codi Peterson, PharmD
    “Which form of cannabis if the most “Full Spectrum?” That’s the question that sparked an online poll, which resulted in a broad range of responses, very little consensus, and even some name-calling.  Why all the confusion? Well, thanks to decades of…
  • Women more likely to substitute cannabis for prescription drugs, survey says

    Nov 2, 2021, 7:48 am By Ben Hartman
    Women are more likely to use cannabis as a substitute for prescription drugs, according to the findings of a new survey performed by The Cannigma.  The survey found that out of a total of 204 female respondents, 147 (72%) reported that they use cannabis as a…

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